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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
EDACD307.
Course Title (CB02)
Notetaking Technologies and Strategies
Course Credit Status
Non-Credit
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Course Description
A review of digital notetaking technologies and related strategies that enhance learning and retention of information, and support students' specific learning styles.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This is a non-credit, stand-alone course. This course introduces students to digital notetaking technologies, related strategies, and study skills that enhance learning and retention by supporting students' specific needs and learning styles.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
99

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Not transferable

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
0.0
Maximum Credit Units
0.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours2.04.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
24.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
48.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
48.0

Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

ESL D261. and ESL D265., or ESL D461. and ESL D465., or eligibility for EWRT D001A or EWRT D01AH or ESL D005.

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

NONCREDIT: (This is a noncredit, stand-alone course.)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

In-class exploration of Internet sites

Laboratory discussion sessions and quizzes that evaluate the proceedings weekly laboratory exercises

Assignments

  1. Hands-on exercises applying digital note-taking tools and techniques
  2. Assigned Readings
  3. Written analyses and reviews related to note-taking tools

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Collaborative discussions that apply concepts covered in course topics
  2. Written assignments that demonstrate application of learning objectives
  3. Final Project that demonstrates synthesis of concepts covered throughout the course

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Digital Note-taking software
Essential College Facilities:
  • Computer Accessibility Lab with accessible computer stations

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Kelli Allen, Jeanne Scheve, and Vicki Nieter. (2010). Understanding Learning Styles: Making a Difference for Diverse Learners. Shell Education.
Digital Note-taking Tutorials, Handouts

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Review digital note-taking use guidelines and protocol
  • Examine note-taking systems and strategies to support learning styles
  • Examine digital note-taking best practices

CSLOs

  • Evaluate current digital note-taking technologies and supporting mobile applications.

  • Summarize best practices related to digital note-taking systems.

Outline

  1. Review digital note-taking use guidelines and protocol
    1. Examine digital note-taking uses and benefits
    2. Explore note-taking requirements in various settings
    3. Review note-taking use etiquette and classroom policies
  2. Examine note-taking systems and strategies to support learning styles
    1. Review key note-taking systems
    2. Review types of Learning Styles
    3. Examine note-taking systems and strategies to support learning styles
  3. Examine digital note-taking best practices
    1. Compare digital note-taking tools and related mobile applications
    2. Discuss pros and cons of at least two digital note-taking tools
    3. Identify elements of a successful digital note-taking strategy
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